Is the story of Michael Myers true?

No, Michael Myers isn't real and there was never a serial killing that the character or Halloween movies were based on. Michael Myers was inspired by a young boy that John Carpenter met during a college trip.
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Is Halloween based on true story?

— Loomis' description of a young Michael was inspired by John Carpenter's experience with a real-life mental patient. 'Michael Myers' was the real-life name of the head of the now dissolved British company Miracle Films.
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Is the real Michael Myers still alive?

Michael Myers' body was never found in 1978, although many simply assumed him dead. Dr. Loomis continued to track Myers' possible movements until he passed away in the mid-nineties, while Laurie Strode feigned death in a car accident in case her brother ever came after her again.
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Is Michael Myers a human?

Fans have made the point that Michael Myers has survived a number of brutal attacks, from a hail of bullets to multiple stabbings, that could hint he is an indestructible force. But Green assures that he is still human, one who is simply resilient and whose thirst for murder keeps him alive.
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Do you ever see Michael Myers face?

Adult Michael Myers

We see adult Michael a few times throughout the Halloween franchise, but never as clearly as during the opening scenes of the first film. A combination of shadows, rapid cuts, and soft-focus have kept Michael's face hidden for over 40 years.
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Is Jeepers Creepers real?

Dennis DePue was a real-life killer that inspired the horror movie Jeepers Creepers! Plenty of horror movies have been inspired by actual events over the years, from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Child's Play.
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Is the Jason story real?

Is Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees Based on a True Story? Friday the 13th creators denied taking inspiration from real-life events; however, a Finland massacre bears an eerie resemblance to the franchise.
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Who was Michael Myers based on?

John Carpenter on the set of Halloween. Multiple Halloween fan sites claim Myers could also, in part, be based on Stanley Stiers, who went on a killing spree in Iowa in the 1920s, even murdering his entire family on Halloween. But Esquire.com finds no evidence that Stiers actually existed.
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What horror movie was based on a true story?

"The Exorcist" (1973)

Often referred to as the scariest horror movie in history, “The Exorcist” is based on a true story.
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Why did Michael Myers turn evil?

Halloween 2 introduced the Cult of Thorns storyline, which explained why Michael was so evil. A cult of druids placed a curse on the boy to kill every member of his family on Halloween, which is the focal point of the sixth installment.
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What is Michael Myers IQ?

Michael Myers [IQ: 78]
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Is killer Jason real?

You can relax! Jason Voorhees is not a real person, the fictional character was created by Victor Miller the writer responsible for 1980's Friday the 13th. While the character might have had some real-life inspiration there was no one individual responsible for the character or his distinct appearance in mannerisms.
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Is there a real Crystal Lake?

The Real Life Camp Crystal Lake

The truth is, there is no “real” Camp Crystal Lake, however, there is a filming location in the woods. And the filming location for the real Camp Crystal Lake, is an ACTUAL camp! The real location for the Friday the 13th movies is Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco.
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Is Friday the 13th true story?

Is Friday the 13th based on a true story? Yes, the classic 1980 film Friday the 13 is based on the real life murders of three teenagers at Lake Bodom, Finland.
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What part of Jeepers Creepers is based on a true story?

Ray and Marie Thornton, a brother and sister, (like Darry and Trish) were eyewitnesses who saw DePue dumping his wife's carcass, with their sworn testimony the primary source material for Jeepers Creepers' true crime-based story.
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Can Jeepers Creepers be killed?

The Creeper can be hurt and slowed down, but it's not easy for everyone to remember that the first movie doesn't give a formula to kill him — and, therefore, he can't be killed. That makes Jeepers Creepers even more terrifying, as the only way to defeat the Creeper is to survive his 23 days of terror.
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Was Jeepers Creepers demon?

The Creeper is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 2001 horror film Jeepers Creepers, its sequel Jeepers Creepers 2 and their interquel Jeepers Creepers 3. It is an ancient, mysterious demon, who seeks organs from humans to replace its own old or damaged ones.
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What was the first Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th is a 1980 American independent slasher film produced and directed by Sean S. Cunningham, written by Victor Miller, and starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon.
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Can you visit Crystal Lake?

The tours are taking place at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, located in New Jersey. Due to coronavirus, Camp Crystal Lake is taking a number of safety measures. To start, only a limited number of tickets will be available for each date of the tour. As well, all tours will follow social distancing guidelines.
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Can you visit the real Camp Crystal Lake?

Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco is private property of the Boy Scouts of America. To protect the health and safety of our youth campers, the camp is not open to visitors at any time outside an official tour date. Having trespassers on the property makes it harder for us to get approval for the official tours.
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Is Ghost Face real?

You might not know that “Scream's” Ghostface killer is based off the Gainesville Ripper, a real serial killer named Dany Rolling, who murdered five co-eds and three others between 1989 and 1990.
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Is Jason still alive?

In Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986), Tommy (Thom Mathews), who has run away from a mental institution, visits Jason's grave and learns that Jason's body was never actually cremated, but buried in a cemetery near Crystal Lake.
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Did Jason survive drowning?

It was implied in some of the early sequels that Jason was only thought to have drowned. In reality, he survived, and lived in the woods until adulthood, when he witnessed the killing of his mother. Jason only became the immortal zombie that he's known as in part 6, when he was brought back to life by lightning.
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Is Michael Myers immortal?

It appears that Michael Myers isn't immortal or supernatural. He's simply perceived that way by the townspeople due to his incredible resilience. While this might not fit in with the grounded take David Gordon Green hinted at with the 2018 film, it is an interesting way to view the character.
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Can Michael Myers Teleport?

Michael can teleport

The masked killer attacks without a motive, and can appear and disappear with relative ease. You never know when or where Michael will pop up, but rest assured, once he has his sights on a victim, he will do whatever it takes to hunt them down.
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